Law of the Sea Treaty, Former Government Officials

2012-06-14T14:35:50-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/604/306597-m.jpgFormer George W. Bush administration officials testified on the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, an international convention that sets rules for maritime travel and commerce. The treaty establishes a system for resolving disputes in international waters and recognizes sovereign rights over a country’s continental shelf out to 200 nautical miles and beyond if the country can provide evidence to substantiate its claims.

Former George W. Bush administration officials testified on the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, an international convention that sets rules…
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Law of the Sea Treaty, Former Government Officials
Former George W. Bush administration officials testified on the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, an international convention that sets rules for maritime travel and commerce. The treaty establishes a system for resolving disputes in international waters and recognizes sovereign rights over a country’s continental shelf out to 200 nautical miles and beyond if the country can provide evidence to substantiate its claims. close